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KNDNE5KA5T6136281
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Carnival
Vehicle Trim
SX, SX Prestige
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
KNDNE5KA*T6
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Model Year
2026
Plant City
GWANGMYEONG
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
AutoLand
Plant State
GYEONGGI PROVINCE
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Body Class
Minivan
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Drive Type
4x2
Displacement (CC)
1600.0
Displacement (CI)
97.63799055157
Displacement (L)
1.6
Engine Model
T-GDI GAMMA II
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Type - Secondary
Electric
Electrification Level
Strong HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Turbo
Yes
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belt: All Positions, FR: CTR Side Airbag
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Standard
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Standard
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Standard
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Standard
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Parking Assist
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Headlamp Light Source
LED
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
VIN Breakdown
KND
World Manufacturer Identifier
NE5KA
Vehicle Descriptor Section
5
Check Digit
T6136281
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
N/A
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
18 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200
CO2 Emissions
428.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (2 Found)
Total Recalls
2
Vehicle
2026 KIA Carnival
Source
NHTSA Database
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As suc...
Consequence:
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Cus
Campaign: 26V046000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Consequence:
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1
Campaign: 26V232000
Owner Complaints (18)
Total Complaints
18
Crashes Reported
1
Injuries Reported
0
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
"The contact owned a 2026 Kia Carnival. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently hit a deer. The check engine warning light illuminated after the collision. The contact's wife was occupying the front passenger's side seat and..."
ODI #11740309 | Crash reported
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"The contact owns a . The contact stated that while parked when the brake was depressed, press start button, when put in reverse, it says gear is selected, the vehicle stayed in neutral. This happens intermittently. The stop button was pressed, a..."
ODI #11739601
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